bumper scratched

wc19 · 09-11-2007, 05:23 PM

hey guys i was back parking into this spot and the middle of the curb was sticking out and my car didn't notice it for some reason so now theres 2 scratches on my bumper. What should i do? I was thinking about using the Maguires scratch remover but is it the scratch too deep? Any opinions will be great thanks guys

nj335i · 09-11-2007, 05:28 PM

If it catches on your fingernail, it's probably too deep to fix with just a scratch remover.

ZuerstBMW · 09-11-2007, 05:45 PM

Is the paint chipped off?

If not try using Quixx.

wc19 · 09-11-2007, 05:48 PM

i didn't touch it yet but i think my fingernail will probably catch it. is quixx a scratch remover? i'll have to search that up.

wc19 · 09-11-2007, 10:38 PM

Q: What if I have scratches that I can feel with my fingernail. How do I go about removing them?
A: You’ll need to fill the scratch in with touch up paint and wet sand the blob down using a particular grit of automotive sand paper. Once that is complete you’ll need to polish out the sanding marks with a finer polish.

found this in the detailing 101
anyone got pointers for the wet sanding?

OhhaiAlex · 09-11-2007, 10:41 PM

touch up paint and wet sand it. It works

nj335i · 09-11-2007, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wc19

Q: What if I have scratches that I can feel with my fingernail. How do I go about removing them?
A: You’ll need to fill the scratch in with touch up paint and wet sand the blob down using a particular grit of automotive sand paper. Once that is complete you’ll need to polish out the sanding marks with a finer polish.

found this in the detailing 101
anyone got pointers for the wet sanding?

Pointers for wet sanding:
1) Get unigrit sandpaper... 2000 or 3000 grit.
2) Use plenty of lubricant while sanding - I use quick detailer, others use distilled water and soap
3) Try to sand LIGHTLY only the area that needs it - any additional sanding around the area will leave hairline scratch marks visible in certain angles in direct sunlight.

mJ335 · 09-16-2007, 03:10 PM

So then do you use sand paper AFTER the touchup paint is dried up?

sapperelite · 09-16-2007, 03:44 PM

Where is the best palce to get the fine grit sandpaper? I went to Autozone and the like palces and they don't carry high grit sandpaper.

09-11-2007, 05:23 PM	#1
wc19 Private First Class 3 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 335i AW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	bumper scratched hey guys i was back parking into this spot and the middle of the curb was sticking out and my car didn't notice it for some reason so now theres 2 scratches on my bumper. What should i do? I was thinking about using the Maguires scratch remover but is it the scratch too deep? Any opinions will be great thanks guys __________________ 2007 E92 335i Coupe AW/Black\|Alum\|Prem Pkg\|Navi Pkg\|PDC\|Comfort Access\| ordered: Aug 29 06 received: Nov 29 06
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nj335i Modaholic 93 Rep 1,707 Posts Drives: with 3 pedals Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East Coast iTrader: (7)	If it catches on your fingernail, it's probably too deep to fix with just a scratch remover. __________________ Euro Delivery - April 2007
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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 389 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 24 G20 330i Skyscraper Gray Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL. iTrader: (68)	Is the paint chipped off? If not try using Quixx. __________________ 24 G20 330i Skyscraper Gray Metallic Black, Open Pore Fine Wood Oak Grain Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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wc19 Private First Class 3 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 335i AW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	i didn't touch it yet but i think my fingernail will probably catch it. is quixx a scratch remover? i'll have to search that up. __________________ 2007 E92 335i Coupe AW/Black\|Alum\|Prem Pkg\|Navi Pkg\|PDC\|Comfort Access\| ordered: Aug 29 06 received: Nov 29 06
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wc19 Private First Class 3 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 335i AW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Q: What if I have scratches that I can feel with my fingernail. How do I go about removing them? A: You’ll need to fill the scratch in with touch up paint and wet sand the blob down using a particular grit of automotive sand paper. Once that is complete you’ll need to polish out the sanding marks with a finer polish. found this in the detailing 101 anyone got pointers for the wet sanding? __________________ 2007 E92 335i Coupe AW/Black\|Alum\|Prem Pkg\|Navi Pkg\|PDC\|Comfort Access\| ordered: Aug 29 06 received: Nov 29 06
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OhhaiAlex Oh hai :) 50 Rep 3,880 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (0)	touch up paint and wet sand it. It works __________________
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mJ335 Amateur Post Whore 121 Rep 3,035 Posts Drives: 07 E90 SparkLiN G. 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SocaL iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	So then do you use sand paper AFTER the touchup paint is dried up? __________________ Go WiTh ThE FLoW. \|BL\|RS\|PIAA\|CFE\|CFMC\|SSM\|CFG\|CFDP\|ABG\|M6\|AFE\|MTECH \|RPI\|JB+\|CSLT\|KWSC\|
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sapperelite Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 07 335XI, 03 Wrangler Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Springfield, VA iTrader: (0)	Where is the best palce to get the fine grit sandpaper? I went to Autozone and the like palces and they don't carry high grit sandpaper.
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